• Played a pivotal role in a comprehensive network refresh initiative for Boeing, overseeing the staging, configuration, hardening, documentation, and shipping of over 1000 switches, routers, firewalls, and servers across 100+ domestic sites. This strategic endeavor significantly enhanced DOD infrastructure and performance for many sites, marking a transformative milestone in operational efficiency.• Executed data center solution for the Space Force's “Range of the Future” at Vandenberg SFB, contributing to successful site acceptance tests and validation of the multimillion-dollar project. Led team in rack/stack and cabling tasks for optimal network infrastructure. Configured a complex network with 30+ Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches in conjunction with Identity Services Engine. Deployed and configured Palo Alto 5250 units in FIPS mode and established high availability through Panorama. Collaborated on implementing VMWare vSphere hypervisors, VMs, and an NSX overlay network integrated with Tanzu Kubernetes containers across three distinct workload domains. Enhanced security by configuring Thales KSM devices for data-at-rest encryption across five vCenters. Demonstrated exceptional troubleshooting for network/firewall issues, ensuring seamless operations.

• Proven, self-motivated worker within CDW's delivery engineer training program. Successfully balanced certification preparation, consulting skill training, shadowing, and billable project work.• Expertly implemented network configurations and DISA STIGs for the 39th IOS Cyber Warfare School at Lackland AFB, ensuring security compliance across diverse platforms including switches, routers, application servers, and domain controllers, by leveraging extensive knowledge of networks, SCAP, and STIG documentation.• Provided high quality content customer deliverables including network diagrams, flow charts, design documents, and test procedures. Ensured solutions implemented were designed to the customer's satisfaction.

• Enhanced network security by configuring Palo Alto rules, security policies, templates, objects, OS upgrades, and audits through Panorama Management; migrated Fortinet/Cisco ASA firewalls to the modular Palo Alto platform via Expedition.• Mitigated risk to the Department of Energy's network by analyzing and discarding threats flagged by Fortimail, and prepared weekly reports on potential threats, unauthorized access attempts, and vulnerabilities.

• Deployed and maintained LAN/WAN infrastructure for seven Department of Defense space programs including $8.2 billion Space Force Satellite Control Network supporting $50 billion in national satellite and terrestrial systems for United States, allied, and coalition forces.• Managed and trained team members in foundational network administration skills, including troubleshooting processes, customer service excellence, and network maintenance best practices.

• Designed, configured, and maintained network infrastructure for 10 different networks supporting the DOD Remotely Piloted Aircraft enterprise, ensuring compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides. • Conducted 100+ military funeral honors and 10+ ceremonial events as a dedicated member of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard, exemplifying the highest standards of discipline, attention to detail, and professionalism while honoring our military heroes and veterans.• Spearheaded initiative to resolve 20k+ service tickets over the span of 180 days.• Effectively supervised three Airman, delivering comprehensive training, producing quarterly performance reports, and conducting yearly enlisted performance evaluations to ensure optimal performance and career development.• Direct, daily customer support for 4k+ users.